Welcome back to The Watering Hole

From Austin Butler making American Psycho haute couture to Poland’s first LGBTQ+ museum bringing history to life, there’s drama everywhere we look. We’re celebrating Dylan Mulvaney’s 1,000 days of thriving, Wicked’s sapphic upgrade, and Maven Maurer redefining MVP energy post-transition. Add in Nick Dumont’s main-character moment and a candid glossary on queer Arab language, and you’ve got a week full of queerness.

• Luigi Mangione going from under-the-radar to front-page accused killer is the chaotic 2024 plotline we didn’t need but can’t stop following. Who needs reality TV when real life is giving us this much drama? Are we romanticizing him or demonizing him??

• Get ready for a Psycho that’s equal parts horrifying and haute couture! Austin Butler and Luca Guadagnino are about to make American Psycho the most unsettlingly beautiful horror movie of all time. Picture blood dripping down a perfectly lit cheekbone while an Italian synth track plays in the background—it’s camp, it’s creepy, it’s genius.

• Poland opening its first LGBTQ+ museum is a plot twist we didn’t see coming, but we’re absolutely here for it. From fighting against ‘LGBT-free zones’ to preserving queer history, this is the cultural glow-up we’ve been manifesting. Somebody better start planning the opening night gala—I’ll block off my calendar.

• 2024 PornHub search trends are messy, revealing, and wildly on-brand for a chaotic year in queer culture! “Straight guys first time” being in the top three is giving messy, closeted energy. Clearly, everyone loves a story arc, especially when it’s sprinkled with sexual confusion and a hint of “not in front of my salad”. Bareback soaring to second place is like that wild cousin at the family reunion—problematic, but you know everyone’s still talking about it. Wear protection, kids, or at least don’t let your search history out you to your roommates.

• The UK government banning puberty blockers indefinitely is giving ‘we have no idea what we’re doing, but we’re doing it anyway.’ Instead of protecting trans youth, they’re gatekeeping gender identity with big ‘let’s make this worse’ energy. Priorities, much? This ban isn’t about science; it’s about fear-mongering and control. If lawmakers spent half as much time listening to trans youth as they do pandering to TERFs, we might actually see progress.

• Elphaba as intersex and Glinda as a lesbian? Gregory Maguire is out here rewriting Wicked fanfiction but making it canon. Imagine Defying Gravity with this kind of queer context—every lyric hits different now, and honestly, we’re obsessed. The way Maguire is deepening Wicked’s backstory is giving ‘we’re not in Kansas anymore’ vibes. Elphaba and Glinda being queered up feels like the upgrade we didn’t know we needed but absolutely deserve. Glinda in love with Elphaba? It’s the slow-burn sapphic energy for me.

• Imagine realizing you look good in basketball shorts and a binder during a TV pilot—Nick Dumont’s origin story is already giving main character energy. From that trailer mirror moment to fully embracing their transmasc identity, it’s a queer coming-of-age film waiting to happen.

• Maven Maurer didn’t just tackle her opponents on the field—she’s tackling trans visibility off it. From Grey Cup champ to living her truth, she’s rewriting what it means to score big. Pro football fame and a Wall of Fame induction post-transition? That’s MVP energy.

• In a Watering Hole hilariously candid exclusive interview, Molly Brown, the Sarah Lawrence senior and internet sensation, spills the tea on her viral journey. From impromptu TikTok impressions to hosting the chaotic and wildly successful Boq Lookalike Contest - Molly, who goes by @tswiftfan420 on TikTok has taken the internet by storm. With her signature wit and unfiltered humor, Molly dives into her creative process, the unexpected fame of “me and Boq,” and the absurdity of modern internet culture. Along the way, she reflects on the power of self-awareness (thanks, therapy!) and reveals her unapologetic love for obscure media gems like Tusk. Whether she’s wielding a megaphone at Washington Square Park or justifying her most toxic traits, Molly proves she’s a star who thrives in beautifully bizarre moments.

• From TikTok queen to IRL icon, Dylan Mulvaney’s 1,000-day journey isn’t just inspiring—it’s redefining the glow-up game. Trans joy on full display with a side of fierce outfits? We stan harder than ever. Dylan Mulvaney is proof that life gets better when you live it unapologetically. Whether she’s dancing on TikTok or slaying a red carpet, she’s out here reminding us all to celebrate the wins, big or small.

• This glossary isn’t just words—it’s power. Kaabour is out here reclaiming terms that were once weaponized and turning them into a queer toolkit. Imagine having the audacity to say ‘language is political’ and then proving it on every page.

• The Wicked girlies have been serving queer excellence since day one, and now they’re in the Out100 like the cultural icons they are. Elphaba and Glinda didn’t just defy gravity—they defied heteronormativity, and we love to see it. From its campy lyrics to the unspoken sapphic tension, Wicked has always been the Broadway blueprint for the gays. Honoring it in the Out100 feels like destiny—like, did you even go to theater camp if you didn’t secretly want to play Elphaba?

• Hottie(s) of the week go to these men kissing in a bar. Should’ve been me… smh.

• Get ready for some festive chaos because next week we’re dropping a last-minute gift guide that’s guaranteed to save your procrastinating self. Whether you’re shopping for the picky bestie, the impossible-to-buy-for partner, or just looking to treat yourself (because, duh), we’ve got you covered. Think chic, thoughtful, and totally un-basic ideas to make you look like you planned this weeks ago. Stay tuned for the ultimate holiday cheat sheet!

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